Consolised MVS (MV-1C)

Im going to consolise an MVS!
And i have some questions.
im using an Hammond case as ive seen another guy using that. http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showthread.php?t=193321

# In my knowledge the board already is compatible with an 5v dc adapter?
# What is the best methode for cutting the cartridge slot? (its aluminium)
# Can i safely remove the heatsing and use the board without it?
# Im going to use an RGB cable to my crt TV, do i still need an ntsc encoder?

 

# yes http://www.jamma-nation-x.com/jammax/cmvs.html
# maybe a dremel bit, some metal files and some time, also there seems to be some repaint work done since around the cart slot there is no exposed aluminium.
# id say its there for a reason, why remove it since there is plenty of room in that case?
# what input does your crt have?

 

The one you linked is a very beautiful job.

As for the encoder, some say it's not a "full" consolization if you don't have outputs other than the RGB that the board already provides but if you will be using the system exclusively via RGB SCART then why do the extra work?

 

I have used these twice now for consolized MVS's. They have an S-video output as well as composite.
http://www.sintron-hk.com/Wei-ya-CV-04-RGB-CGA-to-TV-composite-video-converter--P2699937.aspx

 

Thanks fot all input!
In this guide http://www.neo-geo.com/wiki/index.php?title=How_to_Consolize_an_MVS_Board IT seems i can remove some caps When i do the stereo mod? Which caps can be removed?

Here you can see that after doing the sound mod you can remove the following as they are no longer needed:

• Caps AC5 through AC10
• Cap C6
• VR1 Potentiometer

 

take a look at my link; also seems to i dont need some caps and other stuff

 

I see now, its been ages since i tried it out.

directly where you cut that text from is a picture of the board with those caps and pot all ready removed, those circles that are half white are where they were taken from.


btw have you seen this? http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?131672-Neo-Genesis-(56kers-beware)

 

Ive seen it but i like the hammond case better.
So i Can remove cap ca 5 to 10?

 

Well I did a cmvs with a mv-1c with an old captiveworks box as a shell and you can remove the caps but it's not necessary and you run the risk of damaging another component trying to remove the caps. My advice would be to leave them.

 

you can remove the heatsink because you are not going to use the 12v for the audio amp.

 

Thanks! when i do the stereo mod, can i still use the mono sound from the jamma connector?

 

just curious but why would you still want mono?

also let us know how you go with cutting that enclosure

 

Beqaus im Using an Megadrive rgb cable just to test IT out and there is already mono wired thru.
I want stereo mounted separately

 

If I remember well once you take out the components you cant use the sound from the jamma.

 

Progress:

 

That's looking rather tidy. I think a few Decals will add a lot to it. Nothing crazy like the massive Genesis logo plastered on the US Mega Drive but more in line with what you'd normally find on a console. A few smallish logos and maybe power and socket / port Decals.

 

As i said its not finished yet, will add decals and more finish to it.

 

I get som High annoying noise specially on the test screen if i dont have an cartridge inserted, can this be fixed?

 

Love it! All I do is use my old supergun to play on my tv. Makes a big mess on the table, but it also give me the chance to use the Neo Geo inside my jamma cab.

 

nice work there! how did you go about cutting the cart slot? im still planning to do the same thing when i get some time in just next month or so